05-27-2016, 11:23 PM
This is a great and insight full thread. There are so many bikes I have lusted after over the years and just didn't have the funds to buy at the time or needed to pay bills, college etc. I have wanted a Yamaha VMAX for ever and yep I know it is probably not very practical and too heavy for me as I get older but I just remember the comparison to the Ford Cobras when I was younger and just don't give a darn.
The most disappointing bike for me I bought twice because I just can't seem to learn when it comes to bikes. I have bought 2 DR650's knowing perfectly well they were not going to be fire breathers like a KTM or have great suspension but am just too darn cheap and end up paying more in the long run. The DR650 is a great bike for what it is but I was wanting something exotic which would lift the front wheel.
If I had one piece of advise, which I will never seem to follow, is buy what you lust after once. If I count up the amount of money I have lost on buying and selling shortly there after, well enough said.
It was interesting to read the posts concerning the BMW's and lacking quality at times. It certainly is upsetting to get stuck with a poor product. I purchased a VW diesel right before the scandal hit.
Not much I can do about it right now and just like bikes I will certainly fall victim to the latest rebates or sale prices or add campaign. I have since bought a VW GTI, can't help some people.
When it comes to bikes at this point I don't need it to get to work so if it gives me trouble I try to take it with a grain of salt. I know an older Ducati is gonna give me fits but they had the prettiest models at the Cleveland bike show.
The most disappointing bike for me I bought twice because I just can't seem to learn when it comes to bikes. I have bought 2 DR650's knowing perfectly well they were not going to be fire breathers like a KTM or have great suspension but am just too darn cheap and end up paying more in the long run. The DR650 is a great bike for what it is but I was wanting something exotic which would lift the front wheel.
If I had one piece of advise, which I will never seem to follow, is buy what you lust after once. If I count up the amount of money I have lost on buying and selling shortly there after, well enough said.
It was interesting to read the posts concerning the BMW's and lacking quality at times. It certainly is upsetting to get stuck with a poor product. I purchased a VW diesel right before the scandal hit.
Not much I can do about it right now and just like bikes I will certainly fall victim to the latest rebates or sale prices or add campaign. I have since bought a VW GTI, can't help some people.When it comes to bikes at this point I don't need it to get to work so if it gives me trouble I try to take it with a grain of salt. I know an older Ducati is gonna give me fits but they had the prettiest models at the Cleveland bike show.